Advocacy Officer

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ABOUT US:

I WATCH is a Tunisian watchdog organisation created after the revolution in 2011. I WATCH works mainly on two axes: transparency and corruption. I WATCH has been the official chapter of Transparency International in Tunisia since September 2019. I WATCH is made up of like-minded young professionals and motivated volunteers who, through their innovative work, are determined to tackle the problem of corruption and lack of transparency in both public and private sectors.

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The Advoacy Officer will: 

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Technical Programme implementation and monitoring

• Identify key partners, health professionals activists, social media activists, women and community leaders and existing relevant networks and groups that the project can partner with and support to implement advocacy and campaigns activities.
• Contribute to the production of policy products including briefs, notes, and reports.
• Contribute to the documentation of the advocacy and campaign work through the development of different products (such as video, infographics, blog posts, etc.)
• Work closely with SAHA team to ensure that all advocacy work is in line with I WATCH’s national campaigns

Leadership

• Ensure the overall implementation of project activities and that project deliverable are achieved as stipulated by the project design.
• Keep track of project progress against approved implementation plan and update project director and programme manager about progress, bottlenecks causing delays in delivery, challenges encountered and suggested solutions.
  

This job description is not incorporated into the employment contract. It is intended as a guide and should not be viewed as an inflexible specification as it may be varied from time to time in the light of strategic developments following discussions with the post holder. The post holder will be expected to work to agreed objectives, which should facilitate the achievements of the key responsibilities in accordance with the Performance Review process.

PERSON SPECIFICATION:

• University/College qualification in the relevant field (e.g. development studies, social sciences or related discipline) or equivalent experience.
• Experience of working in the development sector.
• Experience of working with/supporting local partners, and working with community volunteers and committees,
• Experience in designing and implementing advocacy and campaigns activities,
• An understanding and sensitivity to corruption, integrity and transparency in health sector,
• Personal qualities that ensure effective work with communities as well as self-management, including flexibility, respect for others, and a sense of humor.
• Demonstrated capacity of social and communication skills and ability to work with others and as part of the team.
• Good oral and written communication skills in Arabic and English.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to think innovatively and operate strategically.
• Willingness and eager to learn about organizational and financial procedures.
• Commitment to a rights-based approach, gender equality and protection.
• Flexibility, stamina and ability to work under pressure and beyond regular working hours if necessary.
• High level of adaptability and initiative.
• Willingness and fitness to travel and stay in the field for sustained periods of time.
• Knowledge and skills in computer usage.

Application deadline: 13-02-2022

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

I WATCH is striving to be an equal opportunities employer. The aim of this policy is to ensure that no job applicant or employee receives less favorable treatment on grounds such as race, color, nationality, or citizenship, ethnic or national origins, religion, sex or gender identity, marital status, age, disability, or health status, sexual orientation or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justified. We actively encourage applications from all sections of the community.